Biofunctional chitosan–biopolymer composites for biomedical applications
Southwest University · Huazhong Agricultural University · +2 more institutions
Abstract
In light of escalating biomedical demands across diverse diseases, there arises a pressing need for the development of sophisticated biocompatible materials exhibiting augmented biological functionality. Chitosan, a cationic polyelectrolyte copolymer of natural origin, distinguishes itself through its extraordinary biological properties, positioning it as a promising starting material to develop versatile biomedical materials. Tremendous attention has been directed towards the creation of high-performance biocomposites, achieved through the strategic manipulation of chitosan’s structure or its derivative, along with the amalgamation of other biopolymers. This comprehensive review intricately explores recent…
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6Topics & keywords
- Biopolymer
- Chitosan
- Materials science
- Composite material
- Polymer science
- Chemical engineering
- Polymer
- Engineering